Bruxish (Burning Shadows 38) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Bruxish from the Burning Shadows set is a Rare Basic Water-type numbered 38 with 100 HP. Its attack Synchronoise offers a strategic option in battle, and the vibrant artwork adds a unique presence to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Gnash Teeth: Confuses opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Water)
• Synchronoise: Deals 60 damage to Active and 20 damage to each Benched Pokémon sharing the Active’s type (cost: 1 Water, 2 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “When it unleashes its psychic power from the protuberance on its head, the grating sound of grinding teeth echoes through the area.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing of Bruxish appears in the Burning Shadows set as card number 38. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate versions of this Bruxish card. Identification can be confirmed by the set code “sm3,” card number 38, and the unique illustration by Masakazu Fukuda.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its disruptive attacks make it a tactical choice in casual play, but official tournament legality is not established.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this Bruxish card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to keep its collector value intact.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Burning Shadows (sm3): Bruxish debuts as a Basic Water-type with unique confusion and multi-target damage attacks. Its rare status and distinctive illustration make it a notable card within this set. Release date is unknown.